INDEPENDENCE | DIGNITY | STRENGTH

and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends, and strengthen our commitment to honoring our older citizens.

This year’s theme, Aging Unbound, offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging experiences and to promote the importance of enjoying independence and fulfillment by paving our own paths as we age.

This May, join us as we recognize the 60th anniversary of OAM and challenge the narrative on aging. Here are some ways we can all participate in Aging Unbound:

There is an on-going need for REAL volunteers. Would you like help your neighbors in need?

 Foster Grandparents in school help for children

 Grocery shopping

 Adult Guardianship Advocate

 Meals on Wheels delivery driver

 Office/clerical

 Long-term Care Ombudsman

 REAL Friends telephone program

To learn more: Call (574) 284-7138 Email: volunteer@realservices.org purpose into your life by trying new activities in your community to bring in more growth, joy, and energy. clubs, and taking part in activities at your local senior center or elsewhere in the community.

Explore the rewards of growing older. With age comes knowledge, which provides insight and confidence to understand and experience the world more deeply. Continue to grow that knowledge through reading, listening, classes, and creative activities.

Form relationships. As an essential ingredient of well-being, relationships can enhance your quality of life by introducing new ideas and unique perspectives. Invest time with people to discover deeper connections with family, friends, and community members.

Source: www.acl.gov

A program that provides comfort to caregivers, is endorsed by first responders, and returns everyone safely. Call (574) 233-4121 to join us for informational and sign-up meetings. May 1, 8, 15 and 22 10am or 3pm

111 Sunnybrook Ct | South Bend, IN 46637

If you are caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or any form of dementia, this is for you!

The CARES bracelet is worn by individuals who may get confused or lost, and it is programmed with the caregivers contact information to quickly and safely get help.

Protect the person in your care, and relax knowing they are wearing a CARES bracelet.

Bracelets are available for a suggested $20 donation to Alzheimer ’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, beginning May 1, 2023.